Atlanta, GA personal injury attorney Bill Atkins talks about his background & experience, as well as his life outside of the office. He reflects on a long legal career, having graduated from Emory Law School in the last century. He began as a prosecutor for approximately three and a half years, where he developed a passion for trying cases before juries and honed his skills as an effective trial lawyer. In 2000, he transitioned to civil practice, quickly earning a reputation for tenacity in the courtroom. Over the next 10–15 years, he tried cases across Florida, Virginia, Tennessee, and throughout Georgia, focusing on employment discrimination, civil rights, and medical malpractice.

In medical malpractice cases, juries consistently returned multi-million-dollar verdicts under his representation. He has also secured multi-million-dollar settlements in commercial trucking cases, cases involving the sexual abuse of children, and a case concerning the tragic death of a child at a day care center.

He remains actively engaged in the legal community, serving on the Executive Committee of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He shares his expertise through seminars on topics such as medical malpractice, non-emergency medical transport, auto and trucking litigation, trial techniques, employment discrimination, and police misconduct.

On a personal note, the birth of his granddaughter, Bren, has been profoundly meaningful. Born prematurely, she spent the first six months in the NICU. A chance encounter with a nurse led to specialized treatment at Stanford, ultimately resulting in her remarkable recovery. This experience reinforces his belief that while healthcare professionals can make mistakes, they are not inherently negligent, highlighting the balance between accountability and the human side of medicine.